U23 Professional Development League Team: Brzozowski, Johnson, Hamalainen, Owens, Phillips, Fox, Tilt, Ochieng, Oteh, Mesias, Alfa Subs Not Used: Dickinson, Paul Henry Ochieng was once again included in the starting line-up and at No. 2 was another trialist, 20 year-old Chiori Johnson. The former Arsenal defender had recently been on trial with Blackburn Rovers. With Continue reading
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QPR U23 (2) – Nottingham Forest U23 (2)
U23 Professional Development League Team: Brzozowski, Akinola, Fox, Ochieng, Paul, Phillips, Tilt, Owens, Eshun, Stylianides, Hamalainen Sub Not Used: Alfa The team sheet revealed the latest trialist at No. 4, Henry Ochieng. The 19-year-old midfielder had begun his career with West Ham and had recently left Leyton Orient. Zenon Stylianides produced a lovely turn and Continue reading
Rest in Peace, Ray Wilkins – 4 April 2018
We are desperately saddened and upset to learn of the passing of QPR and England midfield Ray Wilkins, aged 61. Ray, born in Hillingdon in 1956, made 207 appearances for Queen’s Park Rangers and also managed the club for a spell succeeding Gerry Francis. It was reported that he was taken ill on 30 March Continue reading
In Memory of Gordon Quinn
News appeared in the Bolton matchday programme last month that Gordon Quinn had sadly passed away on 10th February after suffering with dementia. Gordon Patrick Quinn was born on 11th May 1932 and grew up at 3 Rockley Road, Brook Green, W14. Whilst still at school, Gordon played for the Ruislip Youth Club and he Continue reading
QPR U23 (2) – Sheffield United U23 (1)
U23 Professional Development League Team: Ingram, Kakay, Williams, Owens, Baptiste, Phillips, McDonald, Cousins, Oteh, Tilt, Osayi-Samuel Sub Not Used: Brzozowski As we took our seats in the South Africa Road Stand, the snow had melted, but an icy wind cut across the Stadium. Matt Ingram started in goal following Timothy Seny Dieng’s recent departure on Continue reading
In Memory of Liam Miller
Liam had been receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer, but he sadly passed away last month, aged just 36. He was born in Cork on 13th February 1981. Liam had played Gaelic football but decided to sign for Celtic and made his 1st team debut in 2000. In 1998 he had represented his country at U16 Continue reading
QPR U23 (1) – Millwall U23 (1)
U23 Professional Development League Team: Dieng, Kakay, Williams, Owens, Phillips, Wells. Oteh, Chair, Sylla, Tilt, Mackie Sub Not Used: Brzozowski, The game was scheduled to kick-off at 2pm but was delayed for at least five minutes whilst two goals, situated at each end, between the pitch perimeter and the bye-line, were dismantled. Millwall turned out Continue reading
QPR U23 (5) – Charlton Athletic U23 (1)
U23 Professional Development League Team: Dieng, Furlong, Perch, Lynch, Williams, Shodipo, Manning, Owens, Eze, Oteh, Osayi-Samuel Subs Not Used: Bowman, Kakay On a dark afternoon with a cutting icy wind blowing across the Harlington training ground, Paul Hall fielded a strong side, which included the welcome return of James Perch. Seny Dieng did really well Continue reading
QPR U23 (2) – Watford U23 (2)
U23 Professional Development League Team: Herdman, Kakay, Williams, Owens, Phillips, Hamalainen, Shodipo, Ngbakoto, Oteh, Grego-Cox, Darbyshire Subs Not Used: Hudnott, Paul, Stylianides It was a sunny, crisp afternoon at Harlington and amongst those looking on were Gareth Ainsworth and Gary Waddock. After a scrappy start, Rangers took the lead from the penalty spot after a Continue reading
Havant & Waterlooville (3) – QPR U23 (1)
Team: Brzozowski, Kakay, Fox, Wallen, Paul, Phillips, Tilt, Owens, Eshun, Rowe, Shodipo Subs: Herdman, Cardoso, Akinola, Darbyshire I met up with ChrisPTenner in Shepherd’s Bush and we set off for Havant Station via Clapham Junction. Martin Percival joined us in his recommended pub situated close to West Leigh Park, ‘The Heron’. Havant Town had merged Continue reading
